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Studies of older people who participated in a daily 12-minute yoga routine over a period of 10 years show improvements in bone density at the hip and spine— possibly because yoga requires a high degree of muscle control, strengthening both muscles and bones. 

Sprained ankles occur as often as 25,000 times per day in the United States. But you can help avoid this injury caused by overstretching or tearing the ligaments in your ankle by strengthening and stretching the muscles around it. 

Women who have both ovaries removed before natural menopause face higher odds of bone thinning and fractures. These women need to make sure they have sufficient intake of vitamin D and calcium-rich foods and stay physically active every day. 

Just like every part of your body, your bones need maintenance to be healthy and strong. Here's a primer for bringing bone-building into your regular schedule.